Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

• Collect phenotypic data requested by experiments managers across all crops.
• Review and assess data quality throughout the growing season.
• Participate in experiment planning, location mapping, and seed filling activities to prepare for planting.
• Collaborate with local and regional employees to fulfill phenotyping and field activities for wheat and sorghum.
• Operate planting, harvest, and spray equipment as well as implements for field preparation by utilizing GPS software.
• Assist with plot maintenance by scouting weed, insect, and disease pressure across crops.
• Operate and maintenance irrigation systems used to facilitate drought characterization of corn hybrids.
• Supervise contract labor and interns to complete center research activities according to protocols while ensuring a safe working environment.

Qualifications

Requirements – What Skills You Need.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related scientific field with 2-4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design.
• Strong attention to detail in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to operate agricultural equipment while observing all safety requirements.
• Demonstrate skills in leadership, operational safety, labor supervision, and time management.
• Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting excellent communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people.
• Must be capable of working in varying ergonomic and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work extended days at critical times of the season. Some overnight stays during planting and harvesting required.
• A valid US driver’s license is required, and a CMV license is preferred for trailer towing.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide private applicators license in Texas.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.